Back in Business :)

I have been working hard over the past couple of weeks to re-claim something that I love and I am happy to share with you that it is ready to go.

I am relaunching Feeling Scrappy! New ways to connect with a brand new face book page, new classes, and new designers but the same "feel" that we have always had. One of the things that I always loved about Feeling Scrappy is that no matter what level of scrapper or artist you are your work is appreciated for its own unique beauty. At Feeling Scrappy, we honestly feel that every page/project that is completed is beautiful in its own right and we appreciate all different styles of scrapbooking/artistry!

I invite you to join me in celebration - I will be hosting a few fun things on the Feeling Scrappy Blog next week. Looking forward to what is coming :)

Hello Monday - April 16

Photo taken at Mount Dora park in Florida April 2012

Hello Laundry. Even more then usual after our trip.

Hello Routine. Wake up at 6:50 and start our normal Monday morning school routine - I love vacations but routine is good too :)

Hello Sushi. It's whats for lunch.

Hello Work. Feels good to be productive and have a plan.

Hello Sunshine. I have a feeling it is going to be a HOT summer here in VA. We are already in the high 80s. So much for spring...

Hello Monday - April 2

West Creek soccer fields where Abbie has practice.

Hello Soccer. The season has officially started.

Hello Housework. I have a long list this week.

Hello Anticipation. We leave for Florida on Friday.

Hello Planning. It is exciting to be working toward a goal.

Hello Wind. We don't have much here usually but we do today.

Hello Camera. It is nice to have you in my hands again.

Have a great Monday! Check out this blog for hello Monday.

Movies or Books?

I just got back from seeing the Hunger Games and I can't help but compare the movie to the book. As always, the book wins out. Don't get me wrong -  I think the movie was well done and I enjoyed it very much but I still felt like something was missing. And something was...the rich detail and back story that can only come from a book. The movie would have had to be 6 hours long to capture all the little details.

I love movies - they are a great escape and I would hate never to see one again BUT given the choice to give up movies or books? No question - books would win out. I feel blessed that I like so many others know the joy of a well written book. How about you? Would you pick movies or books?

Hello Monday

Hello taxes. Just gathering up the last bits of info for the accountant.

Hello unexpected bonus. Extra money is always a nice surprise!

Hello puppy. You make me smile every day.

Hello school. Several meetings there this week.

Hello frustration. Wish I could help my middle son see that he is just making it harder on himself.

Hello broken faucet. What to do with you? Hmmmmm

Hello Sunshine. You make everything better.

Friday Fill-ins 3/23/12

1. Spring is here in full force and I am loving every minute of it.

2. I am feeling strong and happy.

3. I forgot how fast the grass grows in the spring!

4. Veggies are delicious! (So glad so many with be in season soon!)

5. Heads, shoulders, knees and toes.

6. Walking the dog is my favorite form of exercise when it's warm enough out not to wear a coat!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to maybe board games with friends, tomorrow my plans include work around the yard and a movie with the boys and Sunday, I want to relax and scrapbook!

Want to play along? Check it out: http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/2012/03/friday.html.

Courage

(Jacob ready for ROTC Feb 2012)

Last night my oldest son (in 10th grade) handed me a form from school and declares "I have decided to run for student counsel historian" I am ashamed to admit that my first thoughts were all hesitation - What if no one votes for him? What if he slacks off and does a bad job? What if it requires a bunch of work/nagging from me? What if he is disappointed?

Yes, I almost let my own insecurities discourage my son - almost! I caught myself and talked with him in a positive way about why he wanted to do it and the possible outcomes good and bad. Without knowing it HE helped me to understand it will be OK either way. You see my son is obviously more secure then his mama and I am so very proud of him! So campaign and elections here he comes!

Hello Monday

Hello kids. Off school today - so nice to have them home for a bonus day off.

Hello grocery store. All stocked up for the week ahead.

Hello happy mail. A brand new box of scrappy goodness!

Hello no puddle puppy. She is finally getting the idea that she is suppose to go outside not in!

Hello spring. Blooms and buds are everywhere I look.

Hello blog. I have missed you!

Hello Hunger Games. Just finished the book, looking forward to the movie.

What are you saying hello to today? Play along here.

Friday Fill-ins 3/16/12

1. Welcome Friday! Looking forward to a getting my green on this weekend.

2. Nature and the opportunity to photograph it makes me jump for joy.

3. There's a spring in my step!

4. Fresh blooms are the things I love most about spring.

5. Eyes are the windows to the soul (or so they say.)

6. Scrappy time this weekend is what I'm eagerly awaiting.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to dinner and board games with a friend, tomorrow my plans include an all day crop (woo-hoo!) and Sunday, I want to unpack from my crop, edit some photos and relax!

Hope you all have a great weekend on tap!

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